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Letter of Thanks from Republican President-Elect Ronald Reagan to John Homeier
On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan and Nancy Reagan's home on October 25, 1980. Reagan tells Homeier that the election of himself,…
Telegram from Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan to John F. Homeier
Republican Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan implores John F. Homeier of Springfield, Illinois to come to Reagan's and Nancy Reagan’s home, “Wexford”, near Washington DC, on October 25, 1980 to discuss the critical financial status of their…
Flyer, Re-Elect J. Glenn Schneider Democratic State Representative to the General Assembly, 41st Congressional District, 1980
Black and white bi-fold flyer for Democratic incumbent, J. Glenn Schneider, of the 41st Congressional District for the November 2, 1980 election. The dexter obverse implores constituents to vote for ‘Leadership Change’ in each local, state, and…
Walter Mondale visits Illinois
Newspaper articles from The State Journal Register and the Jacksonville Currier about Walter Mondale's visit to Illinois.
State Journal-Register Front Page: Langfelder Re-election, 1991
Tin/metal version of the State Journal-Register Front Page that shows Mayor Ossie Langfelder getting a hug and kiss from his wife after securing his re-election bid as Springfield, Illinois's mayor. Dated April 3, 1991, the front page also shows the…
Mailing for Susana Mendoza as Illinois Comptroller
Susana Mendoza, a Democrat, runs for Illinois Comptroller in 2016 to challenge Leslie Hunger (Republican). As of the publication on the UIS History Harvest website, the outcome of the election is yet to be determined.
Flyer for Mike McElroy as State Senator
A Flyer for Mike McElroy (Republican) as State Senator (48th district) in the 2012 elections. He lost the election against the Democrat Andy Manar by a margin of 9'000 votes.
Shadow-boxed campaign button collection (various)
Various Presidential and Illinois Gubernatorial campaign buttons dating from the 1940s - 2010 displayed in a large shadowbox
Harris Fawell Information Booklet
Information booklet on Harris Fawell, a Republican candidate for Congress. The booklet contains information on Hawell's political background as well as his plans for Congress. Fawell served in the Illinois Senate from 1963-1977. He was also a…
Dunham Mayoral Campaign Sign
1983 Jim Dunham Mayoral Campaign Sign, "DUNHAM, Mayor for all Springfield." Brother-in-law to Ossie Langfelder, James Dunham (D) ran for the office of Mayor of Springfield, IL in 1983 but lost in the general municipal election against J. Michael…